It was at this point that I discovered that it would have been easier to use the FGA.9/Mk.58 kit rather than the F.6 as the rear end is different due to the parachute housing. I initially built up the lip over the exhaust thinking that this would sort the issue but there is a distinct `bulge` for the parachute stowage that would be more difficult to replicate. Fortunately Geoff/Revell came to my rescue with a Mk.58 kit from which I could use the correct tail (it also had the correct gun blisters but more of that later). I just cut away the F.6 Exhaust and replaced it with the Mk.58 one. The remainder of the FGA.9/Mk.58 will not go to waste as it will be the donor kit for my future T.7 build. With this done it was just a case of preparing the surface for priming and then the fun part of painting this model would begin.
The Painting
The one thing that makes this Hunter stand out from all others is its stunning and unique paint scheme and it’s one that I`ve always wanted to do but have shied away from in the past due to its complicated nature. This reticence was partly reduced when Robin Carpenter from Cammett produced a paint/decal/instruction set a couple of years ago but this has sat in my modelling `cave` since then waiting for a time when I thought I could do it justice. The set comprises of a set of 8 enamel paints that exactly match the colours used on the real aircraft as Robin also sprayed the real thing. You will need to do a little bit of mixing but this is clearly explained in the very comprehensive instruction booklet. There are also several decals sheets covering separate stars of all sizes or alternative pre-placed sheets of stars along with registration markings and safety stencilling.
To get an idea of what you are trying achieve with this scheme just have a look on the internet as there are literally hundreds of photos of Miss Demeanour out there.
